LinkedIn has two features that help both job seekers and hirers fully engage with the power of their network.
- The #social hiring feature will notify members when a first- or second-degree connection is hiring for a relevant job. When a network connection posts a relevant job on LinkedIn or adds a #hiring frame to their profile picture, LinkedIn will notify the job seeker. From there, job seekers will be able to view open jobs that people in their network are hiring for.
- When a member clicks on the job’s details page, they will see the “Meet the Hiring Team” feature. Members will be able to connect and message the entire team listed in this section, including the job poster.
These features will allow members to find jobs through their connections and stand out to the hiring team. As a result, the hiring team will also be able to reach more potential candidates through their network.
Check out frequently ask questions from job posters below.
How do I add myself to the hiring team if I’m not a job poster?
- When creating a post on LinkedIn, click the Share that you’re hiring icon.
- Select an existing job from the list that appears.
- After posting the job to your feed, you’ll see an option to add it to your profile.
- Click Continue and Add to profile. Your profile picture will be updated to have the #hiring frame.
How does LinkedIn determine when a job is relevant?
LinkedIn will notify job seekers when someone in their network is hiring for a job that matches their current job title or industry listed in your profile or open to work preferences.
How can job seekers receive these notifications?
Members will automatically receive notifications without having to opt in. To turn off the notification, click the three dots next to the notification and select Turn off.
How can I find out about network connections hiring without being notified?
Members can use the “Hiring in your network” filter when searching for jobs to see jobs posted by your network connections. See the link below.
Why am I not receiving these notifications?
You may need to expand your network to fully take advantage of this feature. Click the link below to learn more.
How do I remove myself from the hiring team?
In order to remove yourself from the hiring team, you will need to remove the job from your profile.
- Go to your LinkedIn profile and click the pencil icon next to the job.
- Click Delete from profile.
- This will delete your job post from your profile but will not close it. The #Hiring photo frame will also be removed from your profile.